Being able to touch your toes definitely means you’re flexible, but it’s also a fair indicator of how well you can lift heavy objects, move around in everyday life, and squat or deadlift in the weight ...

You might think flexibility is something you're born with -- you either have it or you don't. Even if you did have it, keeping it isn't always easy as you grow older. But while your flexibility level ...

Reaching down to the ground to touch your toes can feel very satisfying. It’s an easy way to wake up the muscles in your ...

Flexibility varies from person to person, so it's perfectly normal and fine for some folks to struggle to touch their toes. Delmaine Donson via Getty Images If you’re of a certain age, you may ...

Toe-touching enhances flexibility by stretching the hamstrings, calves, and lower back. Regular practice can gradually ...

Are you reading this, thinking: 'Touch my toes? No problem!' OK. I've got an exercise for you to try. Stand up quickly, keep your feet together and reach down to touch your toes with the tips of your ...

For someone who doesn’t exercise regularly, certain movements and stretches can be challenging. For example, touching your toes without bending your knees can be difficult, whether in a standing or ...

Why is it that some people effortlessly touch their toes without bending their knees, whereas others struggle to even get past their shin? The common logic behind it is regular stretching. Whether you ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Many people have spent at least part of our time the past year sitting and binge watching television. But now that spring is here, it's time to do some basic health checks of our ...

Flexibility requires you to do certain exercises if you want to stay mobile as you age. Even if you're naturally flexible, maintaining it becomes more challenging as you age. You may be surprised to ...

Confession: I hate stretching, and I haven’t been able to touch my toes in years. For a while, I shrugged off my lack of flexibility as a minor problem in the grand scheme of my overall fitness.